Connect the Interface and Power Cables | Compaq P5000 Series

Connect the Interface and Power Cables

Cabinet Model	Pedestal Model
Host Interface
Connectors
I/O Cover	OFF/ON

Host Interface

Connectors

AC Power

Connector

Power Switch

ACFGPowerQHZLRCable

Cable-Routing

Notch (2)

AC Power Connector

Figure 21. Interface and Power Locations

1.Make sure the printer power switch is set to OFF (see Figure 21). Connect the (customer-supplied) interface cable from the host computer to the appropriate printer interface connector (see Figure 20). Refer to Chapter 5, “Interfaces,” for descriptions of the connectors and their pin assignments.

a.Remove the cover from the interface connector you have selected.

b.Hold the interface cable below its connector, and gently attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector.

2.Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the AC power outlet (see Figure 21).

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Connect the Interface and Power Cables, Interface and Power Locations

Contents

Setup Guide Page Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Trademark Acknowledgments Trademark Acknowledgments Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring the Printer Interfaces Standard Ascii Character Set Related Documents About This GuidePrinting Conventions in This Guide DEC LG Emulation Model Number Print Speed Pedestal Cabinet P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyP5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer Emulations Printer EmulationsHost Computer Interfaces DEC LG Emulation Printers Output Control LinePrinter Plus FeaturesGraphics Enhancement Option Taking Care of Your Printer Graphics and Vertical Formatting Built-in Diagnostic ToolsProtocols and Emulations Line Matrix Printing Line Matrix Printing Printing Speed Select a Site Power RequirementsBefore You Begin Interface Connections Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Before You Begin Select a Site Pedestal Model Dimensions Component Locations Printer Component Locations Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective Foam Adjusting Paper Supports Adjust the Paper Supports Release the Paper Chains Release the Paper Chains Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker Remove the Tags Attach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Removing Platen Protective Foam Adjust the Paper Supports Remove Tag Remove Tag Attaching the Output Basket Attach the Output Basket Attaching Control Panel Overlays Install Basic Components Install Basic ComponentsConnect the Interface and Power Cables Interface and Power Locations Connect the Interface and Power Cables Ribbon Path Diagram Location Install the Ribbon Forms Thickness Lever Install the Ribbon Ribbon Path Left Ribbon Hub Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Load the Paper Paper Slot Location Load the Paper Paper Scale Horizontal Adjustment Knob Power Switch Power On the Printer Set the Top-of-Form Set the Top-of-Form Raising the Forms Thickness Lever Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Test the Printer Printer Test Procedure Step Key Result Overview Configuring the Printer Clear Configuration Menu Overview Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsDefault and Custom Configurations Control Panels Operating Modes Unlocking and Locking the Enter Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking and Locking the Enter Key Maint / Misc Example Parameter Change Example Procedure Step Key ResultChanging Parameters Example To USE the Current Configuration Without Saving Saving Your New Configuration Saving Your New Configuration Changing Parameters Saving Configurations Step Key Result Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your Configuration Changing Parameters Deleting Configurations Step Key Result Protecting Your Configurations Protecting Your ConfigurationsPrinting the Current Configuration Press until the desired option displays Loading Configuration Values Loading Configuration Values Displays for about a second Power-Up Configuration Power-Up Configuration Printer has selected Configuration Main Menu Configuration Menus MAINT/MISC DTR Configuration Main Menu Menu Load ConfigCONFIG. Control Power-Up Config Save ConfigPrint Config Delete Config Active Emulation Active Emulation Emulation Submenu Digital LG Submenu FontVert. Forms Horiz. Forms Unsolicited Rpt AutowrapCR Carriage Return LF Line Feed 5 Guard Bars Print Mode OptPlot Mode Opt LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ Font Attributes Printer ProtocolPrint Char Set CPI/LPI Select Slashed Zero Proportional SpacingBold Print Italic Print Forms Length FormatMargins Perforation Skip Auto LF Proprinter XL EmulationDefine CR Code Alternate Char Set Define LF CodeFF Valid at TOF Character Set Ascii USA Epson FX Emulation Epson FX Emulation Printer SelectAlternate Set 80-9F Series Series Emulation Series Emulation Control CodeOverstrike Alt. Set 80-9F Sfcc d CommandSelect Sfcc Evfu Select IGP/PGL Emulation IGP/PGL Emulation Define CR Code Carriage ReturnDefine LF Code Line Feed PI Slew Range Auto Uppercase CR EditSelect Font Select LPI UPC Descenders Skip Command PrefixPower On IGP/PGL Extended Execute Copy Optimized Ratio Ignore ModeIgnore Character IGP100 Compatbl IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation Sfcc & Pwrup Power Up Graphics Options Rot. Char Size Submenu True Vert 1/10Absorb after PY UPC Descenders Allowed IGP/VGL Emulation Dark BarcodeWidth Limit Width Limit Height Max. Width Error Handling Ignore ch#2 Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore Chars Ignore ch#1 Host PI Font SetPI Control Printer PI Maint / Misc Hex Dump ModePower-Up State Display Language Host Interface Host Interface Serial SubmenuInterface Type Data Protocol Parity Baud RateWord Length Stop Bits Buffer Size in K Data Terminal ReadyRequest to Send Data Polarity Parallel SubmenuCentronics Interface Data Bit Busy on Strobe Prime SignalStrobe Polarity Response Polarity PI Ignored Dataproducts Submenu Data Request Polarity Bidirectional Submenu Printer Control Unidirectional Slow Paper Slew PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultPower Saver Time Printer Tests Diagnostics System Memory Test WidthPaper Out Dots Print Statistics Ribbon Action New Ribbon Ribbonminder Ribbon AdjustFault Action Ribbon Size Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsDataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Interface SignalsCentronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation Removal and Installation Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Compatibility ModeNibble Mode Byte Mode Negotiation Phase Negotiation PhaseSignals Page Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocol RS-232 only RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 and RS-422 VMS Operating System Interface ConfigurationInterface Configuration VMS Operating System Interior Cleaning Cleaning RequirementsExterior Cleaning Cleaning Requirements Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Interior Cleaning Sample Print Test All E’s Step Key Result Diagnosing ProblemsDiagnosing Problems Printer Self-Tests Printer Self-Tests Sample Print Test All E’s Step Key Result Hex Dump Sample Printing a Hex Dump Printing a Hex Dump Step Key Result Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Fault Messages 23.5V PWR Fail Access Null PTR5V PWR Fail 15V PWR Fail Exhaust FAN FLT Firmware ErrorFraming Error HB not Installd LO DRV. Short Intake FAN FaultParity Error ILL Inst Accss Plat INV Parm Power Saver ModePower Supply HOT Plat INV CMD Shuttle JAM Software ErrorShutl INV CMD Shutl INV Parm 148 Ribbon INK OUT Change Ribbon Enable State Ribbon Life 100% Using the RibbonMinder Using the RibbonMinderConfiguration Configuration RibbonMinder Configuration Step Key Result New Ribbon New Ribbon Procedure Step Key ResultRunning a Job Ribbon Action Ribbon Action Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon Action RibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Ribbon Size Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon Size Fault Action Ribbon Adjust Labels Ribbon SpecificationsPaper Specifications Paper Environmental Characteristics Printer Dimensions Interfaces Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption Operating Units Power Consumption Mode Appendix a Printing Rates Printing Rates Standard Ascii Character Set Appendix B Internet Sources of SupportYour Printronix Vendor Your Application Vendor Appendix C Sources of Support Printronix Technical Support Ascii Glossary Example Bold refers to a heavy or thick character Appendix D EIA/TIA See also point IGP Ieee Nvram LCDLED NLQ Pcba OCR ROM RAM VFU Sfcc OFF 174 Index Coil HOT 177 LO DRV. Short *, 144 IGP/PGL Page Page Ribbon INK OUT, Change Ribbon Page Page Page 172292-001B